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as far as i know they can just like tortoises.
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∙ 11y agoNo, it is physically impossible. The shell of turtles are attached to their spines.
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∙ 13y agoNope - the shell they're born with stays with them for life - expanding as they grow.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Turtle shells are made of material similar to fingernails.
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∙ 15y agoNo they don't. They have hardened skin and a shell.
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∙ 11y agoTurtles do indeed have fur, unlike many mammals a turtle has it's fur on the inside of it's body
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When do turtles get out of their shells?
A turtles shell is built into bone structure. Parts of the backbone and the ribs, among other bones, make up the inner structure of the shell. This means that it cannot get out of its shell, as the shell is not separate from the body.
Is a turtles shell fire proof?
yea
What are some examples of animals with shells?
many do..... tortoise, crab, snail, lobster, turtle, porpose,
Can soft shelled turtles live with other turtles?
It is not recommended because the soft shell turtle really has no protection from the other turtles
Are there white turtles?
yes,some soft shell turtles are white and there is also albino turtles but they are more of a yellow colored turtle.
Where can box turtles hide?
They are safe in their shell.
How exactly do turtles survive from predators?
They hide in their shell.
How do turtles defend it self?
they hide in their protective armour, their shell.
How do turtles protect its self from predators?
turtles use their claw and shell to protect them also the shell lets it hide and the claw can protect from danger :-)
How do turtles defend themselves?
Land turtles defend themselves by going in their shells or finding holes to hide in. Sea turtles find places to hide and also go in their shell for protection.
Where do turtles go to migrate?
they migrate by going somewhere it is cold and hide in their shell
What adaptation help turtles survive in its habitat?
hide from predators
How do green sea turtles use their shell?
like every other turtles they use their shells for camouflage, to hide, and to protect their selves from praetors.
How do turtles protect itself?
if they are being attacked by predators, they will just hide out in their shell
What do logger head turtles do to protect themselves?
When they feel threatened, they hide in their shell, that's how they protect themselves
How do turtles attack when their being threatened?
Turtles do not really attack, the most they will do is try to snap or bite at the threat, otherwise they will usually hide from the situation by retracting the muscles and backing into their shell.
Do turtles have a bottom shell?
yes turtles do have a bottom shell
